Nevada

Circa Sports heads to Sparks with Legends Bay Casino

The Las Vegas-based sports betting group Circa Sports is coming to northern Nevada. Their sixth sportsbook location will be located inside Olympia Gaming’s new Legends Bay Casino, slated to open in Sparks in summer 2022.  Details on the new sportsbook will be announced in the coming months, which also will include access to Circa Sports’ mobile betting app.  […]
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Nevada Northern Railway TURNS 35!

Full steam ahead! The Nevada Northern Railway (NNRY) is pleased to announce its 35th anniversary, which is being marked with a celebration beginning on May 27, 2022. During the weekend there will be train rides, a silent auction, food vendors, activities for the kids and the premier of the Silver State Express.   NNRY has a 2022 calendar […]
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NPC Mother Lode Bodybuilding Contest

When: May 7 Where: Reno-Sparks Convention Center Grand Ballroom Over 150 athletes will show off the best physique of their lives at the 5th annual NPC Mother Lode presented by Private MD Labs. This is an amateur bodybuilding competition sanctioned by the National Physique Committee with a steampunk circus theme. When people think of bodybuilding, […]
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May in Mesquite

Heading to southern Nevada this month? Whether you want to attend a Star Wars screening, eat pancakes with the mayor, or watch a main street parade, Mesquite has spring events the entire family will love. Click the links below to access the full event schedule for these upcoming events! May 2-28 — “Animals in the […]
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‘Humanities in Nature’ Guided Outdoor Walks

Nevada Humanities, in partnership with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, is launching Humanities in Nature, a series of outdoor nature walks that introduce northern Nevada residents to their outdoor environment.  These walks are open to the public and will be guided by both a naturalist and a humanities expert to impart ecological education, land stewardship, and a love […]
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Great Reno Ballon Races Turns 40

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the area’s most famous events: The Great Reno Balloon Race. Admission is free, and with a respite from the smoke and the perfect autumn weather, it’s well worth setting the alarm clock a little earlier this weekend. This year there are nearly 100 balloons in attendance, […]
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Magnolia Gallery & Inn Opens in Austin

Most of us who drive through Austin can’t help but gawk at the relics of one of Nevada’s oldest settlements. The town is a historic layer cake with over 150 years of buildings, history, and lore to uncover. Now, there’s a new reason to spend a night soaking in the old boomtown with the grand […]
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Quick virtual Nevada tour

Enjoy a virtual video trip around Nevada, and keep dreaming of wide open spaces! Locations in the video, in order: Crescent Dunes, Tonopah Wilson Canyon, Yerington Somewhere along Hwy 95 between Tonopah and Vegas Boundary Peak, near Coaldale Winnemucca Winnemucca dunes Carson Valley, Gardnerville Hot springs near Walleys, Genoa Carson Valley, Muller Lane, Minden Carson […]
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Free entry to Nevada State Parks on Sept. 28

Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada. Nevada Public Lands Day encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and […]
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Free entry at Nevada State Parks

Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night), and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada. Nevada Public Lands Day encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and […]
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‘City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man’

The  story of how a legendary Nevada gathering evolved through collaborative ritual from humble countercultural roots on San Francisco’s Baker Beach into the world-famous desert convergence it is today comes together in “City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man.” Never-before-seen photographs, artifacts, journals, sketches, and notebooks reveal how this temporary experimental desert city came […]
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Free entry to Nevada State Parks this Saturday

If you’re looking for weekend plans, look no further. Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 10. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s 23 State Parks. This statewide event encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation […]
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Best of Nevada 2017

Voting is now open in our 20th anniversary Best of Nevada readers’ poll!  Click here to begin the survey.  One lucky voter will win a deluxe Atlantis Casino Resort Spa vacation package, including: * Two-night Concierge Level Accommodations (Valid Sunday-Thursday; Concierge is the resort’s luxury level, with complimentary breakfast and afternoon hors d’oeuvres, key-card elevator access, […]
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Nevada’s Longest-Running Agriculture Event Celebrates 32nd Year

Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair Returns this Labor Day Weekend Northern Nevada will revel in its abundant agriculture this Labor Day weekend for the 32nd anniversary of the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair presented by CC Communications taking place in Fallon Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5. The state’s longest-running agricultural celebration showcases locally grown […]
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Virginia City to offer Free Wi-Fi

While virtually the entire town of Virginia City remains true to its early heritage, today’s visitor is now able to connect with the past through the future with the integration of free Wi-Fi. The “VC Visitor” access provides free 24-hour connectivity with a simple email login for visitors in the business district. “The Virginia City Historic District […]